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Nathan Murphy has received a 'remarkable financial gesture' after the Collingwood star was forced into retirement due to a string of concussions.
The 24-year-old defender announced his early retirement from football after being advised by a panel of medical experts to do so.
Murphy suffered his 10th concussion during the Magpies' grand final vivcotry over Brisbane, his last game in professional football. Across a seven-year career, he played 57 games.
Despite Murphy's immediate future being under threat, Collingwood quietly extended his contract last year until 2025, and after his decision this week they have decided to pay out the remainder of his deal.
'That retirement came with a remarkable
